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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.96, 23,684.45 and 10,249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.96, 23,684.45 and 10,249.47 is: 15,351.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.96 : 23,684.45 = 10,249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.96/23,684.45 = 10,249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.96x = 23,684.45 × 10,249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.96x = 242,753,008.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,753,008.49/15,812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,351.53

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